What is Nytol Liquid Caramel Flavour 10mg/5ml?
Nytol Liquid Caramel Flavour 10mg/5ml is an adult nighttime sleep aid that can help to alleviate symptoms of temporary insomnia (sleeplessness) for those aged over 16. It is the first clinically proven liquid sleep aid produced by Nytol which provides an alternative for those who are unable or prefer not to swallow sleeping tablets. It contains an active ingredient that helps to help control your brain’s waking system in order to help treat temporary sleeplessness. If you’re looking for an effective sleep aid to treat symptoms of short-term insomnia, try Nytol Liquid Caramel Flavour 10mg/5ml.
Is Nytol Liquid Caramel Flavour 10mg/5ml right for me?
If you take too much of this product seek immediate medical attention as soon as possible. Take this medicine and the patient information leaflet with you. If you are unsure whether this product is suitable for you, seek advice from a pharmacist. Avoid alcohol when taking this medicine. This medicine causes drowsiness and sedation and can also cause dizziness, blurred vision, attention disturbances and slower reaction times. Do NOT drive or operate machinery if you affected in this way when taking Nytol.
When NOT to use Nytol Liquid Caramel
Do NOT use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients (see ingredients tab for full list) or if you:
Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Under the age of 16
Have a peptic ulcer
Have a blockage between your stomach and small intestine
Speak to your doctor or a pharmacist before taking this medicine if you:
Suffer from myasthenia gravis (abnormal muscle function)
Suffer from seizures or have epilepsy
Suffer from asthma, bronchitis or COPD
Have narrow-angle glaucoma
Have an enlarged prostate
Have difficulty urinating
Have moderate to severe liver or kidney problems
Are elderly, particularly if you also suffer from confusion
NEVER sedate a child. This medicine is for short-term use only. If symptoms persist, speak to your doctor.
Can I use this product with other medicines?
Speak to your doctor or a pharmacist BEFORE using this product if you are taking, have recently taken or may take any other medicines including:
Other antihistamines including those used on your skin and in cough and cold medicines
Tranquilisers or anxiolytics (sedatives) used to treat anxiety, e.g. diazepam
Hypnotics (used to help you sleep better)
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for depression or if you stopped taking an MAOI within the last two weeks
Metoprolol (a beta-blocker) used to treat high blood pressure, angina, irregular heart beat or overactive thyroid
Venlafaxine used to treat depression
Anticholinergics which relax smooth muscle and are used to treat conditions such as IBS, Parkinson’s disease and incontinence
Tricyclic antidepressants
Some of the ingredients in this medicine may affect some individuals:
This product contains 1.66g of sucrose in 5ml - should be taken into account with patients with diabetes mellitus
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product
This medicine contains 260g propylene glycol in each 5ml
This medicine contains parahydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed)
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23mg) per 5ml which means it is essentially sodium-free
Can this product cause side effects?
Like all medicines, Nytol Liquid can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them. If you experience any of the following discontinue use immediately and contact your doctor as these symptoms may be signs of an allergic reaction:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, swelling of the face, mouth or throat
Rash, hives
Seek immediate medical advice if you experience:
Faster heartbeat, irregular heartbeat
Fits
Difficulty making or controlling movements
Always read the patient information leaflet for the full list of possible side effects before using this product.
Important information
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